Am I breaking up?

I could speak to the seas, but the waves would overpower me.

I could speak to the trees but the branches would sway over me.

I could speak to animals, but they wouldn’t understand me.

I could speak to my parents, but they’d just ignore me.

I could speak to you, but you’d just push past me.

I could think to myself, but I wouldn’t understand me.

So I’ll drown in the sea, hang in the trees, talk about my feelings with no such ease.

I feel as if I’m in a cage, just like a bird.

freedom isn’t just speaking up,

it’s about being heard.